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23 December 2024 | 15 replies
Hire a licensed and insured electrician there are codes that are in place to protect people and property it is a safety risk that you should not cut corners to save a few dollars on.
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22 December 2024 | 23 replies
They usually cherry-pick fire and safety related items from new editions of the building code that just can't wait, in their opinion.
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9 December 2024 | 23 replies
It’s considered an act of god if a strong wind blows down a healthy tree that nobody expected to fall, but if a dead tree has been looking like it’s about to fall for awhile and the owner has been notified of the hazard it causes, then their inaction can cause them to be negligent in addressing the hazard, and they may be found to be liable.
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18 December 2024 | 3 replies
However, one major drawback of the Potomac River has long been its hazardous pollution.
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27 December 2024 | 93 replies
I also received a letter from the county saying that my property is in violation of several health and safety codes.
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14 December 2024 | 11 replies
Also get cordless blinds, because cords can be a choking hazard for kids, and they look messy.
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16 December 2024 | 21 replies
Add outdoor security cameras (just let guests know they’re there) and maybe some motion-sensor lights for extra safety.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
Do better rehabs. 100% agreed mate,Safety comes in the volume.Something that I've "preached" for many years.It's not worth the time, money or even risk buying 1 or 2 or even 3 properties unless an investor has a growth type mindset and a will to scale to 10+.It's very simple, you own 1 and it goes vacant.That's a 100% impact on your income.You own 10 and 1-2 to go vacant.That's only a 10-20% impact on your income.It's also a very high likelihood that problems will always exist with 1 or 2 properties at any given moment...Plus, such markets (Ohio and Michigan) don't appreciate as much as many others like a Texas and Florida for example.Michigan and Ohio are slow movers and only recently (10+ years later) caught up to some of the other "higher flying" markets from a yearly growth percentage.Much success
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17 December 2024 | 17 replies
@Alex LonginidisPrioritize immediate safety and mid-term needs for house repairs and upgrades.
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6 January 2025 | 57 replies
Same as you wouldn't only invest in one stock (or the stock market), diversifying allows you a bit of a safety net in case one goes down.With real estate a lot of people focus on cash flow, but remember tenants are paying down your mortgage for you and helping you build equity and over time (eg 5-10 years) your house will also appreciate in value.